2016 FA WSL Cup final

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2016 FA WSL Cup final
Event 2016 FA WSL Cup
Date2 October 2016 (2016-10-02)
VenueAcademy Stadium [1] , Manchester City
Attendance4,214
2015
2018

The 2016 FA WSL Cup final was the sixth final of the FA WSL Cup, England's secondary cup competition for women's football teams and its primary league cup tournament. [2] Manchester City defeated Birmingham 1-0 in extra time. [3]

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References

  1. "Man City 1-0 (aet) Birmingham City: Continental Tyres Cup Final". The Football Association. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  2. "Harrop hopes to make it third time lucky in Conti Cup Final". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  3. "Lucy Bronze goal against Birmingham wins cup final for Manchester City". the Guardian. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2022.